Performance Warehouse Association Expands 2010 Annual Conference
Due to economic, legislative and technology issues, the globalautomotive aftermarket will experience more change in the next 10 yearsthan it has in the past 50. Already, the landscape of the distributionchannel has shifted dramatically. In an effort to fulfill its missionstatement, and to be inclusive of all companies in the business ofwholesale distribution of performance,
New Web Site and Online Registration Launched for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2010
HeavyDuty Aftermarket Week 2010 has officially launched online conferenceregistration along with a new look for its Web site – hdaw.org. HDAW’10 conference is scheduled for Jan. 18-21, 2010, at the Mirage in Las Vegas. The new HDAW’10 Web site features different areas dedicated to thespecific event needs of distributors, suppliers and press. A video
MAHLE Clevite Inc. receives Preferred Partner Award from Jasper Engines and Transmissions
MAHLE Clevite Inc. has received the 2008 Preferred Partner award from Jasper Engines and Transmissions. The 2008 Preferred Partner award recognizes MAHLE Clevite for its excellence in quality, service, technical assistance, billing, shipping and packaging. The award was presented to MAHLE Clevite during the Jasper 22nd Annual Preferred Partners Banquet on Thursday, September 10, 2009.
Americans Buying Smaller Engines, According to Honeywell
As American consumers shift theirbuying behavior toward more fuel-efficient vehicles, turbocharging –already in use by roughly half of new vehicles in Europe – has emergedas the engine technology U.S. consumers "didn’t know they wanted." In a study of U.S. consumers released recently by Honeywell, more thanhalf of those who plan to purchase a vehicle in
Free Brochures from Engine Repower Council to Help Shops Promote Fall Car Care Month
The Engine Repower Council (ERC) supports Fall Car Care Month and thinks it is a great opportunity for vehicle service technicians to educate consumers about remanufactured/rebuilt engines. To help in this effort, the Engine Repower Council is offering free consumer informational brochures to help service technicians communicate the advantages and benefits of engine repowering to
Ohio Technical College Celebrates 40 Years of Automotive Training
Alot has changed in the world of automotive technology since 1969, withV8 muscle cars making way for high-tech hybrids and the days ofdo-it-yourself repairs being replaced by professional technicianservice. The same holds true for leading automotive school OhioTechnical College, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary as apremier provider of hands-on technical training. This milestone
Enginetech Receives 2008 Jasper Engines Preferred Partner Award
Enginetech Inc. has received the prestigious 2008 Jasper Engines & Transmissions Preferred Partner Award for the 7th time. Jasper Engines has recognized Enginetech for outstanding customer service, willingness to develop new products, lowering on-hand inventory levels, while continuing to find creative solutions to lower Jasper’s total acquisition cost. A highly valued customer since 1983, Enginetech
Elgin Industries Receives Eighth Consecutive ‘Preferred Partner’ Award from JASPER Engines & Transmissions
Forthe eighth consecutive year, Elgin Industries has received the“Preferred Partner” Award from JASPER Engines & Transmissions,North America’s largest remanufacturer of gasoline and dieseldrivetrain components. The award was presented to Elgin National Salesand Marketing Manager Rick Simko during JASPER’s Preferred PartnersBanquet held Sept. 10, in Jasper, IN. Elgin, which supplies a wide array of precision-engineered
Big R Show Features Training Workshops from RIT
TheRochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) National Center forRemanufacturing, Resource Recovery will be presenting four trainingworkshops during the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association’s(APRA) International Big R Show, which takes place Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 inLas Vegas. Automotive parts remanufacturing is becoming more competitive everyyear. Progressive remanufacturers are always looking for new ways tosave money through process
Top 10 Tips for On the Job Safety
Are you working safely? While no one starts the day off thinking “Today I’ll ignore basic safety procedures and put myself – and my employer – at risk,” letting your guard down around equipment and heavy metallic objects (such as those in any engine building or machining facility) can result in an accident. Timberland PRO,
Racers, Race Team Members Invited to Return to Indy For IMIS in December
Scheduled to be held Dec. 2-3, 2009 at the Indianapolis Convention Center, the show is owned and promoted by Performance Events Promotions (PEP) and assisted in presentation by the Indiana Motorsports Association. According to show organizers, IMIS will bring together the global motorsports market and create a successful business networking environment. Tom Weisenbach of the
SEMA, Ohio Businesses Meet for Education, Networking, Drag Racing
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) continues its important strategic direction to increase its outreach to members. In the past few years, the association has placed itself where SEMA members gather to hear what they have to say about their businesses and to learn how the association can make a difference, especially now, during a